The day South Lebanon was under fire

The day South Lebanon was under fire as Lebanese media extensively reported escalating Israeli military actions. Morning reports detailed an Israeli drone attack on UNIFIL forces, deemed the most serious since November. Mid-day brought news of a deadly Israeli drone strike in Yater, intensifying security concerns. By evening, a series of Israeli aerial strikes hit multiple southern villages, causing casualties and targeting Hezbollah assets, including missile launchers. Addiyar noted US pressure on Israel to prevent further strike expansion, while Kataeb reported new Israeli threats of striking 120 targets. Concurrently, the impending Friday cabinet session remained a central focus. Reports indicated the "Duo" rejected discussing the army's plan for arms control, and Hezbollah's bloc declared government decisions on resistance arms "unpatriotic." Preparations included adding items to the agenda to address escalation, with L'Orient-Le Jour highlighting Hezbollah's heightened stance before the crucial meeting.